Rush 藺草
Pendant & tension
A two-piece study in Taiwan's rush-grass craft, created with Tunghai University. Pendant turns woven rush into a glowing conical light; Tension pairs hand-woven mats with a light bamboo frame to create a balanced seat.
Material sourcing
Sourced and prepared wild rush grass; dried, sorted, and tested traditional weaves for strength and flexibility.
Construction
For Tension: hand-cut bamboo legs, tied T-junctions, stretched woven mats over the frame to add pre-tension. For Pendant: 3D-printed ABS cone, wrapped with rush grass; integrated LED and diffuser; tuned pattern for even glow.
Pattern iteration
Iterated patterns (e.g., papaya weave) and joint details until both pieces balanced stiffness, weight, and feel.
- Challenges1/2
Frame wobble on Tension and LED flicker on Pendant. Reinforced joints with bamboo thread and isolated wiring; improved pre-tension and cable routing.
- Insights2/2
Natural fiber + rigid frame demands planned pre-tension; electronics need early isolation from organic materials. Test structural blends sooner to reduce rework.
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